Is Heckmondwike Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 12 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Strong standard and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 1st of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Heckmondwike Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Heckmondwike Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 78.9 (England: 46.2). 99.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Heckmondwike Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Heckmondwike Grammar School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Heckmondwike Grammar School

High Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AH

Local ranking1st of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1400

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 12 May 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 12 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 78.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 99.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 100.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 207

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 97.0%
Continued in education: 95.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Higher education: 65.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 13.0%
Not sustained: 13.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

39.2

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

38.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

202

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 25.7% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 420

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1468
Boys: 795 (52%)
Girls: 727 (48%)
Capacity: 1400 (109% full)
SEND: 1.4%
FSM Eligible: 5.8%
EAL: 23.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.2%
SEN Support: 1.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 81.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,911/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 3.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 26.5%
White British: 26.4%
Asian Pakistani: 23.2%
Black African: 4.5%
Asian Chinese: 4.3%
Asian Other: 4.0%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%

26.5%

Asian Indian

26.4%

White British

23.2%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01924402202

office@heckgrammar.co.uk

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High Street

Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 136283
UKPRN: 10031356
Establishment No.: 5401
Trust: HECKMONDWIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST

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